Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Archives - Page 4 of 5

Delta can’t deliver passengers, so it delivers pizza

April 7, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

In the wake of what the airline called a “perfect combination of unstable air, moisture from the Gulf of Mexico and strong winds converging over the American Southeast impacted Delta’s busiest hub for much of the day,” the airline canceled hundreds of flights.

TSA agents report finding more guns at checkpoints nationwide

January 13, 2017 Sightseers’ Delight

The TSA said its agents discovered 3,391 firearms in carry-on bags at checkpoints across the country in 2016.

Atlanta approves ride-sharing for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

September 26, 2016 Express Telegraph

The City of Atlanta has approved a plan that allows ride-share companies such as Uber and Lyft to pick up and drop off passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Hartsfield-Jackson, first airport to eclipse 100 million passengers, continues to grow

July 28, 2016 Sightseers’ Delight

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport last year served more than 100 million passengers, the first airport ever to reach the mark.

Terror attacks mean changes to airport security

June 30, 2016 Todd DeFeo

New security at airports nationwide is practically guaranteed following terrorist attacks in Belgium, France and Turkey.

Ugly fight in wake of Atlanta airport chief’s firing

June 10, 2016 Todd DeFeo

An ugly fight is brewing in the wake of the airport chief’s ouster here.

Georgia senators ask for more TSA screeners at Hartsfield-Jackson

May 31, 2016 Todd DeFeo

Georgia’s two senators are asking the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to increase the number of security screeners at the world’s busiest passenger airport.

Airport general manager out in Atlanta

May 21, 2016 The Travel Trolley

Miguel Southwell’s service as Aviation General Manager at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport “has ended,” the city of Atlanta said in a news release. Roosevelt Council, the airport’s aviation deputy general manager and chief financial officer, will serve as interim aviation general manager.

Hartsfield-Jackson remains World’s Busiest Airport

February 19, 2016 The Travel Trolley

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has retained the title as the World’s Busiest Airport for 18 years, according to city officials.

TSA: Agents finding more guns in carry-on bags

January 21, 2016 Todd DeFeo

TSA agents nationwide found 2,653 firearms in carry-on bags at airports across the country in 2015, the agency said. That is an average of more than seven firearms every day.